Oakland zookeepers vote to join Teamsters
What happens when you have a motivated workforce, a solid organizing team, and connections with local politicians? The workers at the Oakland Zoo just found
Time for change at Local 853
When I began my career as a UPS driver in San Francisco back in 1974, I never would have imagined that 48 years later, I
853 members elect new leadership
In December, Local 853 held its first contested election of officers in thirty years after ten “white ballots” (elections by acclamation). At the nominations meeting
Drive-thru celebrates Local 853 members
In our largest drive-thru membership appreciation event yet, more than 800 members came by Local 853’s offices in Oakland (Oct. 29), San Jose, and Watsonville
Around the Local – Contract updates
Costco passes first national contract The Teamsters made history in October, securing a first-time master agreement protecting more than 18,000 workers at Costco nationwide. This
Long-time leaders retire from Local
Lou Valletta Lou began his career in 1978 as a rank-and-file Teamster driver at Kilpatrick’s Baking Company in San Jose and stepped up to become
